Sailing the Cape of Good Hope, Agulhas current and how to round the Cape under sail

24 Apr 2026

Sailing the Cape of Good Hope means getting the Agulhas current, the southwesterly fronts and the weather window right. Here is how a tall ship does it.

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Celestial Navigation on a Tall Ship, Is It Still Taught?

24 Apr 2026

Celestial navigation sailing is alive on NEPTUN, noon sights, star fixes, and how a sextant works alongside GPS on a modern tall ship.

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How to Learn Traditional Seamanship

24 Apr 2026

Learn traditional seamanship by doing it, the core skills, how a tall ship voyage teaches them, and what certifications you can earn along the way.

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Watch Systems at Sea: How a Tall Ship Organises 24/7 Sailing

24 Apr 2026

Watch system sailing explained, why a tall ship uses a three-watch rotation, how 4-on/8-off feels at sea, and how it compares to yacht watches.

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